The Elite (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2001, The Elite is an action and crime film directed by Terry Cunningham, running about 90 minutes. “Protecting the world is their job... Revenge is their duty.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the murder of their families by a terrorist bomb, five young adults are trained as a hi-tech, anti-terrorist team with a mission to search and destroy high-profile terrorist groups.
Who’s in it. The Elite stars Joel West as Joel, Joel West as Joel, Jason Lewis as Jason and Jürgen Prochnow as Avi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Elite has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Elite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Elite tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Elite (2001)?
- In US, The Elite is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Elite worth watching?
- The Elite holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Elite?
- The Elite stars Joel West, Joel West, Jason Lewis, Jürgen Prochnow and Derek Brewer.
- When was The Elite released?
- The Elite was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.